Get ready to fuel up with the latest updates on petrol and diesel prices for August 31. If you're wondering about the cost of filling up your tank, we've got you covered. The prices of petrol and diesel have held steady on this Thursday in major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. Let's dive into the details and keep your wallet prepared for the road ahead.
Steady Rates Across the Board
As of August 31, the prices of petrol and diesel have remained unchanged in key cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai. But what's interesting is that these prices can differ from state to state. That's because of additional factors like value-added tax (VAT), freight charges, and local taxes that come into play.
Spotlight on Some Cities
Let's take a closer look at the fuel rates in a few cities. In Noida, petrol stands at Rs 96.79 per litre, while diesel costs Rs 89.96 per litre. Move over to Ghaziabad, and petrol is priced at Rs 96.58, while diesel is at Rs 89.75 per litre. In Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, petrol is available for Rs 96.57 and diesel for Rs 89.76 per litre. Jump to Patna, and you'll find petrol at Rs 107.24 and diesel at Rs 94.04 per litre. Port Blair offers petrol at Rs 84.10 and diesel at Rs 79.74 per litre.
Metropolitan Scene
In Delhi, petrol is selling at Rs 96.72 a litre, with diesel at Rs 89.62 a litre. The financial hub, Mumbai, sees petrol at Rs 106.31 and diesel at Rs 94.27 per litre. Over in Kolkata, petrol is priced at Rs 106.03, while diesel comes in at Rs 92.76 per litre. And down south in Chennai, petrol is available at Rs 102.63, with diesel at Rs 94.24 per litre.
Why the Price Variation?
You might be wondering why fuel prices shift across different states. Well, it's because of various factors like Value Added Tax (VAT), freight charges, and local taxes that influence the final price.
How to Keep Tabs on Prices
Want to stay informed about daily petrol and diesel rates? It's easy! Indian Oil customers can simply send an SMS with "RSP" and their city code to 9224992249. BPCL customers can do the same by texting "RSP" and their city code to 9223112222. HPCL consumers can find out the latest prices by texting "HPPrice" and their city code to 9222201122. Stay connected and keep your fuel budget on track!